Question

determine word meanings using context clues 1 - quiz - level d
see it. it doesnt project from the body. todays
pacemakers are so tiny that they dont stick out at all.
scientists keep improving pacemakers. this pacemaker is
the smallest one in the world.
thanks to lloykin, huge numbers of people are better able
to handle their heart problems. they are taking care of
their health and living better lives.
complete the chart. what does
\handle\ mean in this passage?
word
handle
clue
taking care of
meaning
?
to touch
to blame
to manage
to question

Explanation:

The context clue "taking care of" helps determine the meaning of "handle". "To manage" is a synonym for taking care of or dealing with a situation, which fits the context of handling heart problems.

Answer:

to manage